MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 1-3

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 398 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pretoria is seeking a qualified candidate for a role within the Oral Pathology and Oral Biology directorate. This position requires a 3-year Biomedical Technology diploma or a 4-year degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences specialized in Histology, along with HPCSA registration. The successful applicant will engage in specimen processing and maintenance of quality control standards. This role offers a salary package of R397 233 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post-registration experience in specimen receiving and grossing.
• Experience with routine and special staining techniques.
• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing equipment maintenance in line with quality control standards.
• Adhere to infection control measures and correctly dispose of bio-hazardous waste.
• Participate in preparation for internal and external audits.

Skills

3-5 years’ Histology experience

Current registration with the HPCSA in Histology

Experience in molecular techniques

Microtome sectioning

Staining techniques

Education

3-year Biomedical Technology diploma/4-year Medical Laboratory Scientist degree

Job description

• Directorate : Oral Pathology and Oral Biology
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R397 233 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• The candidate must have a 3-year Biomedical Technology diploma/4-year Medical Laboratory Scientist degree in Histology. Current registration with the HPCSA in Histology. Demonstrable post-registration experience in specimen receiving and grossing, microtome sectioning, theatre frozen-sectioning, routine and special staining techniques. 3-5 years’ Histology experience, and specifically, with experience in molecular techniques, including IHC, FISH and ISH.

Duties

• Performance of ongoing equipment maintenance in line with quality control standards, adherence to infection control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and participation in the preparation process for internal and external audits. Specimen receiving and grossing, microtome sectioning, theatre frozen-sectioning, routine and special staining techniques. The candidate is expected to participate in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to continuously update knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements.

Notes

Applications should be submitted strictly online. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. If you have not received any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

University of Pretoria Oral Health Centre

Closing Date

24-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a 3-year Biomedical Technology diploma/4-year Medical Laboratory Scientist degree in Histology?

Do you have current registration with the HPCSA in Histology?

Please Notes

Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.